Description
Easter Egg Cheesecake is a delightful, no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake filling with the whimsical touch of hollow chocolate eggs. Perfect for any Easter celebration, this treat not only looks stunning but also offers delicious flavors that will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch or looking for a sweet surprise, these cheesecakes are sure to be a hit. With easy preparation and a customizable filling, you can create a memorable dessert that brings joy to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hollow chocolate eggs (3.5 oz each)
- 3/4 cup crushed graham cracker or digestive biscuits
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese (full fat)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
- Mini chocolate eggs and reserved cookie crumbs for decoration
Instructions
- Carefully unwrap the chocolate eggs and score along the seam with a sharp knife to separate them into halves.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed biscuits with melted butter until well coated.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of each chocolate egg half and chill for 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into each egg half and smooth the tops.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate and top with cookie crumbs and mini eggs. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (75g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use high-quality chocolate eggs for best flavor. Allow enough chilling time to ensure the cheesecakes set properly. Customize your cheesecake by adding fruit purees or different flavored extracts.